Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

Jennifer  Melton Anderson age 42 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025  at her home.

Jennifer was born in Galax, Virginia on April 13, 1983 to Billy Ray and Susan Lynn Alley Melton, Sr. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother Bobby Melton.

She is survived by...

Sep 14, 2025

Gary Lyn Sumner, age 72, of Fries, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Born on October 25, 1952 in Fries, Virginia to Duane and Wanda Sumner, Gary spent his life deeply connected to the community that he loved. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in...

Sep 12, 2025

Deanna Mechelle Simone, 52, of Woodlawn, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Mount Airy, NC Mechelle lived a life marked by love, compassion, and faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Simone, and is survived by her fiancé, Stacy Smith; her beloved...

Sep 9, 2025

Joseph Scott Chaffman age 48 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home.

Joseph was born on February 27, 1977 in Galax, Virginia to Forrest Duane and Carol Jean Anders Chaffman. He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his daughter Jordyn Chaffman; mother and step-father Carol...

Sep 9, 2025

Hershel Melvin Bilbrey, Jr. age 77 of Galax, Virginia passed way Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Melvin was born in Fries, Virginia on April 12, 1948 to Hershel Melvin and Joy Celesta Sumner Bilbrey, Sr.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Alvin Bilbrey.

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Sep 7, 2025

Barry Allan Newman age 54 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Woltz Hospice Home.

Barry was born on August 3, 1971 in Galax, Virginia to Everett Elwood Newman, Jr. and Ada Jean Choate Newman.

He is survived by his wife Tonia Newman of Galax, Virginia; children and spouses Whitney and...

Sep 6, 2025

Marie L. Newman age 102 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Newman was born on May 31, 1923 in Carroll County, Virginia to Henry and Ella Mae  Linville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kemper Hodge; son James Hodge; daughter and son-in-law Shirley...

Sep 4, 2025

Linda Gail Haynes age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Linda was born in Grayson County, Virginia on November 26, 1948 to Gladon and Mildred Hackler Phipps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Haynes and  brothers Billy Phipps and Michael...

Sep 4, 2025

Linda Kay Caird age 68 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at her home.

Linda was born in Michigan on November 26, 1956 to Joe and Euta Colliver Clay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Jody Clay; Lou Adkins; Kathy Clay; Gene Clay; George Clay and Billy...

Sep 3, 2025

Ileta Ruth Smythers known as Ruth Smythers age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Ms. Smythers was born on November 20, 1932 in Galax, Virginia to Walter Painter and Cora Augusta Jones Smythers.

She is survived by her son Butch Sexton of Galax, Virginia;...

Aug 30, 2025

Sue Ella Lineberry, age 85, of Dublin, Virginia formerly of Galax, Virginia  passed away Saturday August 30, 2025 in her residence.

Sue was born on July 10, 1940 in Cripple Creek, Virginia to the late Burlie and Nannie Keith Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joe Neal Lineberry.

She is survived...

Aug 30, 2025

Bonnie Lucille Redd Bowers, age 65, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday August 30, 2025 in her residence.

Bonnie was born on December 14, 1959 in Galax, Virginia to the late James William and Frances Savage Redd. She was also preceded in death by her infant son Jeremy Andrue Bowers and brother James Randy.

She...

Aug 30, 2025

On Saturday, August 30th after 72 years, the man upstairs called for Kathleen Kerntke She leaves behind her husband of nearly 25 years Richard Allen Kerntke of VA, daughter Yvonne Westfall of NH, step-children Andria Richmond of MD, Michelle Christy of FL, Amanda Free of AL, Christopher Kerntke of NC, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren as well as her...

Aug 29, 2025

Arlie Austin White age 83 of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.

Mrs. White was born in Virginia on March 6, 1942 to Hurley Haswell and Clarice Marie Lovill Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Verlon White and a son James E. White.

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Aug 29, 2025

Bobbie Leigh Poe, age 73, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday August 29, 2025 at Woltz Hospice House.

Bobbie was born on February 1, 1952 in Radford, Virginia to the late Charles Pete Cochran Sr. and Lavada Bell Mabry Cochran.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Charles Pete Cochran Jr.

She is...

Aug 25, 2025

Ann Bullion Jones, 95, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025  at her home in Woodlawn, Virginia. She was born on December 24, 1929, in Foster Falls, Virginia, to the late Early and Frances Tate Bullion.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Elbert Bullion, and sisters, Ima Walls, Neda Walls, and Pauline Lephew. She is...

Aug 25, 2025

Audrey Faye Horton known as Susie Horton age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Susie was born on January 3, 1947 in Galax, Virginia to Claude Raymond and Mary Magdaline Supthin Waller. Ina addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Garnett...

Aug 24, 2025

"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing our beloved mother, Joan Stanley Davis, of Galax, Virginia, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully at home.

Joan Annette Stanley was born in Galax, Virginia, on December 28, 1942, to Leon Hobart Stanley and Shirley Beatrice...

Aug 24, 2025

Peggy Sue Douglas Hill age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 24, 2025 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Peggy was born in Galax, Virginia on January 18, 1955 to Clarence Edward and Ora May Roberts Douglas. In addition, to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Timmy Hill and her...

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Virgil Eugene Lowe, 79 of Fancy Gap, Virginia received his spiritual healing on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Waddell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 25, 1945, Virgil was the last surviving member of his family born to the late Rosten and Mattie Garris Lowe.

Virgil retired from Vaughan Furniture Company in Galax, Virginia after...